AUC 149 Flashcards

1
Q

Buckeye Pipeline carries _ & _

What FD actions are required for Automatic Valves

A

Gasoline & Kerosene based aviation fuel

Normally NO actions

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2
Q

Three wrenches used at Buckeye

A

Short tee for hinged covers,
3 1/2’ yellow wrench w/female fitting for insertion on valve box to mate square male fitting, &
Combo wrench 3 1/2’ & painted yellow

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3
Q

Manual shutoffs require _ turns to shut off the valve. LIC terminal _ full turns
Buckeye

A

42 full turns (84 half),

24 full turns (48 half) LI Guys need to do “24’s”

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4
Q

Pipeline Profile Cards show:

Buckeye

A

Elevation of valves above sea level & amount of product carried in barrels between each valve & are issued to all Assigned & Alt units

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5
Q

Each Unit Alarm Assignment Card has 5 lines. Units on 1st line are designated _

Unit Alarm Assignment Card heading “Covering/Relocating Units” is used for _
Buckeye

A

Assigned Units except for those under Special Units

Foam & Satellite Units under Engine side. Ladder side is NOT used

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6
Q

UAAC Card- the 2nd line is used for

UAAC Designated Alt Units can be found on lines _
Buckeye

A

Special Unit assignments which cannot fit on 1st line

3rd, 4th, & 5th

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7
Q

Each Assigned & Alt Unit issued _ sets of UAAC Instructions

Extra sets of wrenches shall be hung _
Buckeye

A

2 cards- 1 carried on rig & other clearly marked in HW for relocated units

Near HW desk or easily visible location for relocated companies

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8
Q

Any Unit special called to a pipeline box 9000 series which does not have special wrenches shall _
Buckeye

A

Respond to nearest Unit so equipped & secure the equipment at HW area. Ascertain from Dispatcher location of nearest unit

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9
Q

What shall be stored w/spare wrenches for use by relocated units

What is done if Engine assigned on 2nd alarm for Buckeye

A

Foam Concentrate

From Quarters place additional foam on rig;
Out of quarters do NOT return for additional foam

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10
Q

There are _ gallons per barrel

What is done for a reported leak that is verified
Buckeye

A

42 (same number as full turns)

Transmit 2nd alarm for street box closest to reported location

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11
Q

Which units may be special called to any location along the route of Buckeye Pipeline

A

Any Unit, Dispatcher shall give preference to Assigned & Alt Units according to UAAC

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12
Q

T/F Valves should always be closed as per duties req’d by Instruction Cards
Buckeye

A

Yes, but the exception is to protect life in serious life threatening situation (Dispatcher must be notified to assign an Alt Unit)

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13
Q

Can patrolling the pipeline & closing of manual valves be performed simultaneously

Units other than those assigned to isolation duties will respond to _
Buckeye

A

Yes, patrol may be on foot or by rig.

Command Post

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14
Q

Units performing Isolation Duties will ANNOUNCE 10-84 at _

Buckeye

A

Valve locations & inform Dispatcher of valve closures & completion of valve duties

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15
Q

Initial Actions of Units responding to Buckeye pipeline boxes

Primary Consideration

A

Shut down valves for purpose of isolating leak & decreasing amount of fuel spilled

Evacuation of area involved

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16
Q

Rig should NOT be brought closer than _’ to a leak

Flag persons _
Buckeye

A

600’

At least 1000’ on each side of incident

17
Q

When leak location ID Preliminary Report- “Tell a TALE to Dispatcher”
Buckeye

A

Topography,
Amount of product in street,
Location,
Exposures

18
Q

Familiarization drill & Division drills can valves be turned, closed, or operated in any manner

Borough drill can valves be shut down
Buckeye

A

Under NO Circumstances

Yes, 200 gal of product will be drained. Respond 10-20 mode

19
Q

When can Manually Closed Valves be re-opened

Buckeye

A

Only by Buckeye personnel when fire/emergency over, When directed by IC, &
to Locate leak upon direction of IC

20
Q

Pipeline profile cards have been placed in each valve box for info & use of responding units. If missing- report to _
Buckeye

A

Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8

21
Q

Capt of Units w/Buckeye Pipeline in Admin area shall have them inspected _

A

During Semi-Annual hydrant inspection. Valves also inspected during Familiarization drills

22
Q

Correct Buckeye
A. Valves should always be closed as per duties req’d by instruction cards, except to protect life or immediate threat to property
B. Units closing manual valve & patrolling must close valves 1st & then patrol
C. Units performing isolation duties will announce 10-84 at valve locations, & inform Dispatcher of valve closures as well as completion of patrol duties
D. Units other than those assigned isolation duties will respond to staging area. Upon completion of assigned duties, Unit shall report to Command Post or other assignment as per the IC

A

C

A Buckeye: Life ONLY; Iroquois Life & Property
B Isolation & patrol simultaneously
D Report to Command Post

23
Q

Strong wind blowing Buckeye- 1st action taken _; Solid hose streams held horizontally a few _ above the ground & moved rapidly side to side to provide a path for rescue. Rig no closer than _’ from a leak
A. All ignition sources in path of drifting vapors must be ext; Inches; 600’
B. All ignition sources in area must be ext; feet; 1000’

A

A

24
Q

Incorrect for Buckeye
A: Pipeline and shippers’ lines profile cards are located at the housewatch desk for your use.
B: The Unit Alarm Assignment and Instruction Cards are located at the housewatch desk for your use.
C: There is an extra set of wrenches hung on the wall near the house watch desk or some other prominent location, easily visible, for your use.
D: There will be additional cans of foam in quarters that must be stored with the spare wrenches.

A

A. Pipeline & shippers’ lines profile cards can be found in the Buckeye Ops Manual issued to each Assigned & Alt unit. Pipeline profile cards have been placed in each valve box for the info & use of responding units.

B. UAAC shall be placed in a prominent clearly marked & protected place at HW, for use by relocated units.
C. Extra set of wrenches shall be hung on the wall near the HW desk, or other prominent location easily visible, & clearly marked for relocated companies
D. Additional cans of foam must be stored with the spare wrenches for use by relocated units.

25
Q
The maximum service pressure on the terminal and delivery lines of the Buckeye Pipeline to shippers from the Long Island City Terminal is?                      
A: 1400psig
B: 1200psig
C: 200psig
D: 2000psig
A

C AUC 149 1.3. Pipeline operates at 1,200 psig at Linden, NJ. Max service pr on terminal piping & delivery lines to shippers from LIC terminal is 200 psig